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PROPELLER · 04-27-2005, 09:25 AM

My personal opinion, you do not need the GPS or chartplotter. Buy a good chart from Bizer or Duncan Press & save your money. Once you become familiar with the lake you will rarely need the chart. 95% of the time I don't even need the chart now. If your on the lake frequently you will remember the markers, the different areas. If you understand how to use your compass & you know to stay North & East of Black Spar markers & South & West of Red Spar markers, most times you will not need to refer to the chart in unfamiliar areas.

However, if you plan on boating alot at night or you have an island property you want to get to regardless of darkness, fog or bad visibility you may want to consider it.

04-27-2005, 09:25 AM	#4
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No My personal opinion, you do not need the GPS or chartplotter. Buy a good chart from Bizer or Duncan Press & save your money. Once you become familiar with the lake you will rarely need the chart. 95% of the time I don't even need the chart now. If your on the lake frequently you will remember the markers, the different areas. If you understand how to use your compass & you know to stay North & East of Black Spar markers & South & West of Red Spar markers, most times you will not need to refer to the chart in unfamiliar areas. However, if you plan on boating alot at night or you have an island property you want to get to regardless of darkness, fog or bad visibility you may want to consider it.